More couponing success, FREE items!

I'm finally getting a handle on this stuff. Following blogs and ads has really helped me stay on track.
Today at Target I got the following:
Degree travel size deodarant=FREE
Tide travel size detergant=FREE
Cascade 3ct action pack=.09
Oral B Floss= .39
St Ives travel size body wash=.45
Revlon nail tool=.89
I got so many great travel size items for my upcoming trip to FL this will be great, and Free
I bought some other items NOT on sale so my total savings % was only 31% today.

And yesterday I scored 73% savings @ Walgreens:
They had Precision Fusion Razon on sale for $9.99 I had a $4.00 of mfg coupon plus $4.00 off Walgreens coupon making this 5star razor $1.99.
I also scored some hair serum by Chi for only $5.99 on clearance from $23.00.

I'm finally getting a handle on this stuff. Following blogs and ads has really helped me stay on track.
Today at Target I got the following:
Degree travel size deodarant=FREE
Tide travel size detergant=FREE
Cascade 3ct action pack=.09
Oral B Floss= .39
St Ives travel size body wash=.45
Revlon nail tool=.89
I got so many great travel size items for my upcoming trip to FL this will be great, and Free
I bought some other items NOT on sale so my total savings % was only 31% today.

And yesterday I scored 73% savings @ Walgreens:
They had Precision Fusion Razon on sale for $9.99 I had a $4.00 of mfg coupon plus $4.00 off Walgreens coupon making this 5star razor $1.99.
I also scored some hair serum by Chi for only $5.99 on clearance from $23.00.

Ahhh Couponing success!

As you know the past few weeks I have really been doing my homework and trying to save money using coupons and sales. Today I had my most successful trip to date! I clipped some coupons and shopped the sales at Safeway today. My receipt shows I save 54%!

For a whopping $35 I got the following:

4 boxes of name brand cereal .74 each they doubled my coupon here.

4 cans of Progressive soup-.92 each

2 bag of chex mix .50 each

5 Frozen meal items 2.00 each

Lettuce-Free

Eggs-frree

frozen item-free

6pkRamen-.99

1 bag of goldfish-.30 they doubled my mfg coupon here!

cranberry juice BOGO 3.99

Ketchup-regular price:( but what can you do when you need Ketchup you need Ketchup)

Card Savings: 33.56

Paper Coupons 5.87

Multiplied coupons 1.35

Total Savings 40.78 or 54%

Woo hoo so it couponing really can work. Just shop the sales, and keep your monthly sale flyers along with coupon inserts and do your homework.

My two fav sites for ideas on savings are www.bargainblessings.com and www.shopforfree.com

check 'em out and get saving yourself.

That along with my fruits and veggies and meat sale buys last week I am still on track to a lower weekly grocery bill!! Last week I spent $50, this week so far $40 I used to spend about $100 + a week! woo hoo.

As you know the past few weeks I have really been doing my homework and trying to save money using coupons and sales. Today I had my most successful trip to date! I clipped some coupons and shopped the sales at Safeway today. My receipt shows I save 54%!

For a whopping $35 I got the following:

4 boxes of name brand cereal .74 each they doubled my coupon here.

4 cans of Progressive soup-.92 each

2 bag of chex mix .50 each

5 Frozen meal items 2.00 each

Lettuce-Free

Eggs-frree

frozen item-free

6pkRamen-.99

1 bag of goldfish-.30 they doubled my mfg coupon here!

cranberry juice BOGO 3.99

Ketchup-regular price:( but what can you do when you need Ketchup you need Ketchup)

Card Savings: 33.56

Paper Coupons 5.87

Multiplied coupons 1.35

Total Savings 40.78 or 54%

Woo hoo so it couponing really can work. Just shop the sales, and keep your monthly sale flyers along with coupon inserts and do your homework.

My two fav sites for ideas on savings are www.bargainblessings.com and www.shopforfree.com

check 'em out and get saving yourself.

That along with my fruits and veggies and meat sale buys last week I am still on track to a lower weekly grocery bill!! Last week I spent $50, this week so far $40 I used to spend about $100 + a week! woo hoo.

Who says you can't eat well? ME!

I have been doing my research these past few weeks between Sunflower Market, Sprouts and King Soopers. And I can tell you from research I have found that Sprouts has the best most competitive prices for fresh produce.

Now I only shop at Kings these days if an item is on sale that beats the other two stores, or I am in dire need and don’t have time to make the trek across town to go to Sprouts.

Today for instance I got these items at Sunflower and Sprouts on my lunch break:(I went were the sales were):

Week of Aug 1 grocery bill:
Bananas .59lb
1Grapes .88lb
1Cantaloupe .88 each
1Cucumbers .50each
4Green pepper .33 each
1Eggplant .88 each
1Artichoke 1.69 each
3Grapefruit .59 each
2Blueberries .88 each
2Strawberries 1.50 each
6 corn .33each
1Chx tenders 3.97 @1.88lb
2Chx thighs 5.24 @50% off sale
Total: 25.95

I price compared @ King Soopers after work and found that what I purchased would have cost me $12 more at KS!

This amt of food should last us at least a week if not two,and its healthy stuff too! If I could get away with only spending $30 a week I’d be saving a ton. I mean typically when I was going to Kings on my weekly trips I was spending $100 each week. I do expect from time to time to spend more when we need  bread, TP or diapers but that is what the coupons are for that I have been clipping! So I highly recommend Sprouts for your weekly deals. And don't forget Wed are double ad savings days. Meaning a new sale starts each Wednesday but they sales overlap on Wed so you can take advantage of double the deals if you plan right!

I have been doing my research these past few weeks between Sunflower Market, Sprouts and King Soopers. And I can tell you from research I have found that Sprouts has the best most competitive prices for fresh produce.

Now I only shop at Kings these days if an item is on sale that beats the other two stores, or I am in dire need and don’t have time to make the trek across town to go to Sprouts.

Today for instance I got these items at Sunflower and Sprouts on my lunch break:(I went were the sales were):

Week of Aug 1 grocery bill:
Bananas .59lb
1Grapes .88lb
1Cantaloupe .88 each
1Cucumbers .50each
4Green pepper .33 each
1Eggplant .88 each
1Artichoke 1.69 each
3Grapefruit .59 each
2Blueberries .88 each
2Strawberries 1.50 each
6 corn .33each
1Chx tenders 3.97 @1.88lb
2Chx thighs 5.24 @50% off sale
Total: 25.95

I price compared @ King Soopers after work and found that what I purchased would have cost me $12 more at KS!

This amt of food should last us at least a week if not two,and its healthy stuff too! If I could get away with only spending $30 a week I’d be saving a ton. I mean typically when I was going to Kings on my weekly trips I was spending $100 each week. I do expect from time to time to spend more when we need  bread, TP or diapers but that is what the coupons are for that I have been clipping! So I highly recommend Sprouts for your weekly deals. And don't forget Wed are double ad savings days. Meaning a new sale starts each Wednesday but they sales overlap on Wed so you can take advantage of double the deals if you plan right!

Couponing #1:

I know we’ve all heard about those crazy couponers who “stockpile” 4 years worth of TP, or Ramen noodle packages. I’m not looking to do that per say, but I have always been sort of envious and intrigued by those who save thousands and thousands of dollars a year on the real necessities. I’d really love get our TP, toothpaste and deodorants for FREE! And in this recession why not TRY to save us some money?

A few months ago I watched an episode of TLC’s “extreme couponing,” now those people are stockpiling hoarders IMO. Not all; some do donate to food banks or to needy friends and families but those that stock up on 4 years of TP, come on!
Anyhow I feel as if I keep getting reminders of these couponers and today yet again I saw an article on www.9news.com on a local blogger who started a blog called http://www.bargainblessings.com/
I started reading her resources and decided I’m going to put it to the test. I’m going to follow her how-to’s and invest my time a few hours a week to getting my hands on these free toiletries and great deals she speaks of. I want to be that person who never pays for her pricey toiletries again!  So embarked on my MIL to donate to me her weekly coupon inserts.


My 1st attempt at using coupons. The website instructed me that Walgreens currently has a JULY savings book on top of their weekly coupon flyer.

Here is what I purchased:

WG brand foil: $1.39 -.70 WG coupon = .69 didn’t even realize this was on coupon sale. do your research!

Feria Hair color: $9.99-2.00WG coupon= 6.99

Elmo Sippy Cup: $3.49 on clearance .87 I know this isn’t a coupon but that is a steal!

Hyland Allergy Kids: $7.99-2.00WG coupon=5.99

TOTAL before Coupons: $22.86 TOTAL After Coupons: $14.54 TOTAL Savings: $8.32 36% savings

Ok so I’m no pro yet….but it’s a decent start on all things that we actually needed!

Wish me luck on my next endeavor.

I know we’ve all heard about those crazy couponers who “stockpile” 4 years worth of TP, or Ramen noodle packages. I’m not looking to do that per say, but I have always been sort of envious and intrigued by those who save thousands and thousands of dollars a year on the real necessities. I’d really love get our TP, toothpaste and deodorants for FREE! And in this recession why not TRY to save us some money?

A few months ago I watched an episode of TLC’s “extreme couponing,” now those people are stockpiling hoarders IMO. Not all; some do donate to food banks or to needy friends and families but those that stock up on 4 years of TP, come on!
Anyhow I feel as if I keep getting reminders of these couponers and today yet again I saw an article on www.9news.com on a local blogger who started a blog called http://www.bargainblessings.com/
I started reading her resources and decided I’m going to put it to the test. I’m going to follow her how-to’s and invest my time a few hours a week to getting my hands on these free toiletries and great deals she speaks of. I want to be that person who never pays for her pricey toiletries again!  So embarked on my MIL to donate to me her weekly coupon inserts.


My 1st attempt at using coupons. The website instructed me that Walgreens currently has a JULY savings book on top of their weekly coupon flyer.

Here is what I purchased:

WG brand foil: $1.39 -.70 WG coupon = .69 didn’t even realize this was on coupon sale. do your research!

Feria Hair color: $9.99-2.00WG coupon= 6.99

Elmo Sippy Cup: $3.49 on clearance .87 I know this isn’t a coupon but that is a steal!

Hyland Allergy Kids: $7.99-2.00WG coupon=5.99

TOTAL before Coupons: $22.86 TOTAL After Coupons: $14.54 TOTAL Savings: $8.32 36% savings

Ok so I’m no pro yet….but it’s a decent start on all things that we actually needed!

Wish me luck on my next endeavor.